Wales back row Plumtree signs new Scarlets deal

Wales back row Taine Plumtree has signed a new contract to remain with Scarlets.

The Welsh region has not disclosed the length of the extended deal, but 25-year-old Plumtree says it commits him to Scarlets "for the foreseeable future".

Plumtree is in his second season in west Wales, the Swansea-born player having made the move from New Zealand in summer 2023.

"I am delighted to have signed with the Scarlets for the foreseeable future," Plumtree said.

"It's a club that has done a lot for me and made me so welcome, not only the players and staff, but the fans, with the support they have shown me for the last year and a half. It was a no-brainer to recommit to the club

"Another reason why I wanted to re-sign was that I can see the potential the club has - the boys that are coming through and the talent that is here. I want to be part of that.

"There are exciting times ahead. I think we have shown signs of that this year and hopefully we can keep on building over the coming years."

Plumtree made his Wales debut in August 2023, coming off the bench in a Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England.

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel said: "Taine has been excellent since he arrived here in Llanelli a couple of years ago. He is a big character around the group and a key player on the field. He has also become a real leader for us.

"Taine is still a young man and we are excited that there is plenty more to come from him. He is athletic, carries strongly, is a great line-out option and is a player who puts a lot of work into his game - he is always looking to get better.

"We are delighted he has signed a new contract with us and he has a big part to play in the evolution of this team."